Music in School

RyanB · 01-06-2009, 08:08 PM

I'm in a high school in New York state and on the bus ride this morning, (About 6:50) I was listening to my music and thinking to myself "Wow... music really calms me... If I were allowed to listen to music during school, quiet enough so I can hear others, I bet I could concentrate and relax more... and even possibly do better with my school work... (My grades are 80's to 100's usually. Mainly 90 average though)" I can't listen to music anytime other than during lunch... Last year I could during study hall, lunch, and sometimes if i got all my work done...

Anybody else feel that if music were (quietly) allowed to be played in school that people could focus more? I personally, like to listen to music. When I do, i don't talk to others and I concentrate more on what I'm doing...

Let me know your views or ideas on this

(Note; I have listened to music without being allowed to in the past but I'd rather not get in trouble

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rich420 · 01-06-2009, 08:13 PM

At some of my continuation schools they allowed us to use our ipods in class, as long as no one else can hear it come out of your headphones then your good. When I went back to real highschool, in some classes they allowed to us to use our ipods also. It helps me pay attention more and drags the attention away from other students and socializing.

RyanB · 01-06-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rich420

At some of my continuation schools they allowed us to use our ipods in class, as long as no one else can hear it come out of your headphones then your good. When I went back to real highschool, in some classes they allowed to us to use our ipods also. It helps me pay attention more and drags the attention away from other students and socializing.

My school is kinda strict so I doubt they would let me do that..

I am in a "special" classroom because I hated my old school and stopped going.. So now I'm in a classroom of 6 kids haha.

But anyways, thanks for posting

rich420 · 01-06-2009, 08:23 PM

But think about the chaos it can turn into it. If every kid had their ipod in class it could be difficult for the teacher to get everyone's attention, or kids messing around with them in class, that would make a teacher angry.

**allenlovesgreen** · 01-06-2009, 08:48 PM

Some people would focus more but some wouldn't. Everyone is different. In my school the only time you are able to listen to music is during lunch. Now schools across the country are targeting Mp3's as a potential cheating devices. iPods and Zunes can be hidden anywhere in your clothes. You could easily cheat in a test or a quiz, just record a voice memo and then listen to it during a test. They can also distract the students, now that technology is so advance you can not only hear music but also watch music videos and play games(this would distract the students). I do agree with the OP though, if ipods where allowed in school I would be able to concentrate more(which I can do pretty good but it will be better)

Here are ten unexpected things to do with an Ipod :

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1. Train Doctors to Save Lives: A new study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology indicates that iPods can double interns’ ability to identify heart sounds that are indicative of serious heart problems (i.e., aortic or mitral stenosis). By using the iPod to repeatedly listen to recordings of normal and abnormal heart beat patterns, interns can effectively hear when something is going awry.

Or how about this for another medical application: Will Gilbert, who heads up the bioinformatics group in the Hubbard Center for Genome Studies, stores the entire human genome on his iPod. As you can read in Wired, he has found that the iPod is a great way to store the gene sequence, all 3 billion chemical letters of it, and, compared to using a network, he can access data more quickly with the little Apple gadget. [Thanks to one of our readers for pointing this one out.]

2. Bring Criminals to Justice: On an experimental basis, a United States federal district court has started using iPods to hold copies of wiretap transmissions in a large drug-conspiracy case. Why? Because it’s easier than storing the recordings on cassette tapes or CDRoms; the defendants and attorneys can access and work through the recordings with ease; and it can all be done in a secure environment.

3. Get Yourself Into Serious Shape: Many joggers love how their iPods can provide entertainment that will spice up a monotonous routine. But probably few know that you can use the iPod to plan training routes for their runs. TrailRunner lets runners do precisely that. This free program helps you plan your route and then loads your iPod with maps, distances, and time goals.

4. Tour Around Great Cities: iSubwayMaps lets you download subway maps from 24 major cities across the globe. They range from New York City, Paris and Berlin to Moscow, Tokyo and Hong Kong. (Get the full list here.) To take advantage of these maps, your iPod will need to support photos, but that shouldn’t be a problem for most recent iPods.

5. Calculate the Right Tip: If you’re a little math challenged, you can use your iPod when you’re out to dinner to calculate the correct tip. TipKalc helps you figure out both the tip and the grand total on your bill, and it even lets you split your check up to five different ways.

6. Record Flight data: According to a report in Flight Global, a company called LoPresti Speed Merchants has announced plans to use iPods as flight data recorders in light aircraft. The little white box will serve as the “black box” within the airplanes and will have the ability to record over 500 hours of flight time data. Does this mean that iPods can survive plane crashes? Who would have thunk it.

7. Throw a Meaner Curveball: Jason Jennings, a pitcher for the Houston Astros, started using a video iPod last year to review his pitching frame by frame and to improve his overall technique. He also reviews video of all opposing batters before each game. Since incorporating the iPod into his training, he has since seen his ERA go down, and other teams — notably the Marlins and Mariners — have looked into using the iPod in similar ways.

8. Learn Foreign Languages: iPods are becoming more commonplace in university classrooms, with students using them to record lectures, take notes, and even create electronic flash cards. (See in depth article here.) The gadgets are also being used to help students formally study music and learn foreign languages. Now, if you’re a regular Open Culture reader, you’ll know that you don’t need to be a university student to learn foreign languages with the help of an iPod. With the help of our podcasts collection, you can pick up most any language on your own.

9. Learn to Love and Buy Wine: Here’s a novel way to get introduced to wine. For $35, you can download an audio file called Mark Phillips Wine Guide onto your iPod. This primer will, among other things, teach you how to describe, taste, and buy wine, and you’ll come away with a certain je ne sais quoi.

10. Test Cheating: Yes, unfortunately technology can be used for bad as well as good. It was widely reported just this past week that students are apparently using the iPod to cheat on exams. During tests, they’ll apparently sneak earbuds into their ears and tap into valuable formulas, class notes, voices recordings, etc. Others will even write out crib notes and enmesh them within song lyrics.

Bonus: The iPod as Flashlight: During the major blackout in 2003, many New Yorkers improvised after nightfall and used the light generated by their iPods to get around their apartments. It was a makeshift way of doing things. But now there is a more formal way of using your iPod to light your way. For about $13, you can purchase Griffin’s iBeam, an attachment that will quickly turn your iPod into a combo flashlight and laser pointer. As they say, be prepared.

Source:

10 Unexpected Uses of the iPod | Open Culture

Edit: Another article I found interesting! Are iPod-banning schools cheating our kids?

01-06-2009, 08:08 PM	#1
RyanB RyanB :) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 439 Grams: 5,058.40 Thanks: 491 Thanked 120 Times in 88 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	Music in School I'm in a high school in New York state and on the bus ride this morning, (About 6:50) I was listening to my music and thinking to myself "Wow... music really calms me... If I were allowed to listen to music during school, quiet enough so I can hear others, I bet I could concentrate and relax more... and even possibly do better with my school work... (My grades are 80's to 100's usually. Mainly 90 average though)" I can't listen to music anytime other than during lunch... Last year I could during study hall, lunch, and sometimes if i got all my work done... Anybody else feel that if music were (quietly) allowed to be played in school that people could focus more? I personally, like to listen to music. When I do, i don't talk to others and I concentrate more on what I'm doing... Let me know your views or ideas on this (Note; I have listened to music without being allowed to in the past but I'd rather not get in trouble ) __________________ ____________ lRASTAFARIANl lRASTAFARIANl lRASTAFARIANl

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rich420 Feelin' kinda irie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,196 Grams: 1,222.22 Thanks: 318 Thanked 731 Times in 474 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	At some of my continuation schools they allowed us to use our ipods in class, as long as no one else can hear it come out of your headphones then your good. When I went back to real highschool, in some classes they allowed to us to use our ipods also. It helps me pay attention more and drags the attention away from other students and socializing. __________________ I live life like the captain of a sinking ship. Rip the night away Posting Guidelines The Art of Searching NORML Freedom Card<-- Know your rights! Contact Media (Get paid to read emails!)

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